Philippine vice president’s impeachment trial will start

Philippine vice president’s impeachment trial will start after Congress reopens in June
The Philippine Senate president says the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will begin after Congress reopens in June and will be done fairly to avoid a repeat of a 2001 impeachment proceeding that stalled and sparked massive protests that forced a president to step down.
Philippines Senate head says cannot hear impeachment complaint against vice-president until June
The Philippine Senate can only act on the impeachment complaint against Vice-President Sara Duterte on June 2 when Congress resumes after the midterm elections, Senate President Francis Escudero told a briefing on Thursday.
Why Philippine lawmakers have impeached Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippine House of Representatives has impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on charges of corruption, abuse of power, and making death threats against President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Romualdez Marcos Jr.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte impeached: What happens next?
On Wednesday, 215 members of the 306-seat House of Representatives voted to impeach Duterte, charging her with “violation of the constitution, betrayal of public trust, graft and corruption, and other high crimes”.
Philippine Vice President Duterte impeached over Marcos assassination remark and other allegations
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached Wednesday on a range of accusations that include plotting to assassinate the president, large-scale corruption and failing to strongly denounce China's aggressive actions against Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea.
Philippine Congress paves way for impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippine lower house on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's firebrand former leader, setting the stage for a rare, high-profile trial in the Senate.
Philippines’ vice president impeached, deepening political turmoil
Vice President Sara Duterte of the Philippines was impeached by lawmakers Wednesday, further escalating political tensions in a strategically important U.S. ally in Asia.
Philippine Senate to Address Sara Duterte Impeachment on June 2
The Philippine Senate will take up the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte when Congress resumes on June 2, Senate President Francis Escudero confirmed. Senators must be sworn in as jurors while
Philippine lower house impeaches Vice President Duterte
The lower house of the Philippines' Congress has impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. She is suspected of misusing public funds and other offenses.
Philippine lawmakers back petition seeking vice president's impeachment
A petition seeking the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's former president, received the required support on Wednesday of more than a third of lower-house lawmakers,
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
The Philippine lower house of Congress on Wednesday endorsed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's firebrand former president, paving the way for a rare trial in the Senate.
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Thousands call for impeachment of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Manila to demand the impeachment of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte. Protesters in the capital held placards calling for Duterte’s re ...
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Philippines: Protesters in Manila demand Sara Duterte's removal over corruption
Hundreds of demonstrators organised by opposition parties and civil society organisations on Friday demanded the dismissal of ...